Macaroni Hot Pot (One Pot)

Ingredients

• 11/2 cup cooked elbow pasta (AL Dante)
• 1/2 cup onion rings
• 3/4 cup capsicum rings
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 3/4 cup blanched & chopped tomatoes
• 1 carrot roundels
• 1 cup baked beans (store bought)
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup grated processed cheese
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Assemble all the ingredients. Open baked beans tin.
2. Heat butter in a pan & saute onion & capsicum rings on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Remove in a plate & keep aside.
3. Remove 1/2 the onion & capsicum rings for topping. Keep aside.
4. Add garlic, tomatoes & chilli powder & cook for 2 minutes, on a medium flame, stirring occasionally.
5. Add baked beans, macaroni,tomato ketchup, sugar, oregano & toss gently on a medium flame for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Transfer it in a greased baking dish & spread the macaroni evenly with a back of a spoon.
7. Arrange the topping of onion & capsicum rings on top. Place carrots on the sides & sprinkle cheese evenly on it.
8. Bake in a pre – heated oven at 200 c for 10 – 15 minutes.
9. Serve Macaroni Hot Pot immediately with toasted bread or garlic bread to make a wholesome meal.